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6 minute nightmare

October 27th, 2009 at 03:51 am

Saving log - $4 tip box
Spending log - $1.75 coffee
Found money - $0.16 (sidewalk, bus floor, crosswalk)

Not quite 2 years ago, I decided to improve my cardio and test out my long distance walking. I did it in part to save a bit of coin (nothing cheaper than walking), but mostly I did it as an emergency preparedness tool. If an awful thing happens, a couple of energy bars, reasonable shoes, and three hours will get me home.

This

Text is video and Link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hos_uIKwC-c
video models what might happen to the Alaskan Way viaduct should a slightly more powerful earthquake hit Seattle than the 2001 Nisqually quake. The commuter bus that gets me closest to home gets to downtown from West Seattle using the viaduct. I wouldn't be on the viaduct at that time, but clearly if I was expecting it to come to my stop and take it home, not a chance that day and for many months thereafter.

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2 Responses to “6 minute nightmare”

  1. LuxLiving Says:
    October 27th, 2009 at 01:33 pm 1256650427
    1256650427

    Emergency walking preparations for endurance = baselle's one smart cookie!

  2. frugaltexan75 Says:
    October 28th, 2009 at 12:55 am 1256691328
    1256691328

    Good thinking!

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